Sales Estimator Thetford, England
Job description
Position Agreement of Sales Estimator
Agreement to fulfill the accountabilities of the position
Position Title: Sales Estimator Reports to:
Location: Main Office Title:
Pay Rate: TBC Type of position: Full Time One Liner: Assist project managers in the planning and delivery of projects,
Probationary Period: TBC Hours of work: TBC on time, in full and snag free - every time
Performance Review Date: TBC
Company Values: ‘ACE IT!’
Adaptable: We can adapt to any situation with a solution focussed mindset. Flexibility is key in our industry
Collaborative: We collaborate internally and externally to achieve the best outcome for all stakeholders involved
Enthusiastic: We are enthusiastic and passionate about everything we do and approach tasks and challenges with positivity and energy
Inspirational: We inspire each other to succeed and inspire our clients with the solutions we can provide through innovation and collaboration
Team Spirit: We always work together and consider how our actions affect other members of the team to achieve positive outcomes
3 Key Responsibilities:
1. Information take off from enquiries, including gathering project information (5Ws), product information, and clarifying queries with customers where necessary.
2. Creating quotations using templates and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
3. Collaborating with the project management team on handover and cost tracking to ensure smooth project execution.
Skills Required:
1. Good communication skills to interact with customers, suppliers, and internal teams effectively.
2. Basic Microsoft 365 skills, particularly in Excel, for data management and analysis.
3. Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate quotations and pricing.
4. Time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
5. Adaptable, flexible, and able to take initiative in a dynamic work environment.
6. Ability to work well in a team, collaborating with various departments and stakeholders.
7. Self-motivated to take ownership of tasks and deliver results independently.
8. Commercially aware, keeping up-to-date with market trends and pricing.
9. Ability to learn and understand technical terminology and methods related to the construction and furniture industries.
Experience Required:
1. Experience in the construction industry and familiarity with reading drawings.
2. Estimating experience, including creating and managing quotations.
3. Strong customer service skills and experience in speaking to customers.
4. Experience or practical knowledge in fitted furniture, sheet materials and manufacturing.
5. Experience in working as part of team and communicating effectively with other departments
Benchmark FF&E Solutions Ltd T/As Benchmark Products
Units 2-3 Breckland Court, Threxton Road Ind. Estate, Watton, Norfolk IP25 6NG
T: 01953 889 603 | F: 0845 450 4608 | E: [email protected] | W: www.benchmarkproducts.co.uk
Potential Development Projects Needing Input:
1. Quotation template and product take off developments
My duties and responsibilities in this position are:
1. Information take off from enquiries, including gathering project information (5Ws), product information, and clarifying queries with customers where necessary.
2. Creating quotations using templates and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
3. Collaborating with the project management team on handover and cost tracking to ensure smooth project execution.
4. Creation of leads through various channels such as Barbour ABI, phone, etc.
5. Qualifying leads and incoming enquiries by gathering the 5Ws (Who, What, When, Where, Why) information.
6. Maintaining a schedule of enquiries and keeping track of all enquiries from lead stage through to follow-up stage, ensuring that quotations are returned on time.
7. Collaborating with the purchasing team to collect pricing from suppliers, updating standard pricing on templates, and collecting rates for bespoke items.
- I have reviewed and understand this Position Agreement.
- I commit to doing whatever it takes to be successful in this position.
- I recognise that my remuneration will reflect my success and the overall success of the company.
- I will always communicate honestly and openly with my employer and colleagues.
- I will ask for help when I need it.
Reviewed and agreed to by Name:
Name: Signature:
Signature: Position Title:
Date: Date:
Benchmark FF&E Solutions Ltd T/As Benchmark Products
Units 2-3 Breckland Court, Threxton Road Ind. Estate, Watton, Norfolk IP25 6NG
T: 01953 889 603 | F: 0845 450 4608 | E: [email protected] | W: www.benchmarkproducts.co.uk
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thetford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
